Logging landings while carrying passengers
We were tossing this around in the flight department and I wanted to get the forum's opinion. And I'll tell you upfront that this gets into those muddy waters of "acting PIC" vs. "logging PIC". Can a...
View ArticleApplying 2nd time around
I have a question about applying to majors like atlas, FedEx, delta... If you apply and interviewed, didn't get an offer, can you apply again in 6mo (or 1yr)? And if they do interview you again, do...
View ArticleInterviews with both Republic and Eagle
I just booked an interview with both Republic and American Eagle within a week of each other. I know it's a little early to speculate, but I have to start thinking about where I will go if I happen to...
View ArticleNeed advice from the "experts"
My husband has been offered a job at L- CAL....We are trying to be realistic as we try to make this life decision. He is a 12 year captain for a regional, lives in base and has a great schedule. His...
View ArticleSQ (Singapore Airlines)......!
Singapore just gave walking papers to 76 guys! A good reminder of the other side of the contract pilot coin:( SIA to let 76 pilots go AsiaOne Wednesday, Jan 30, 2013 SINGAPORE - Citing an oversupply of...
View ArticlePost-SLI recall acceptance estimates.
Some say all will take recall, others say 1/2-1/3. Anyone with any rumored figures?
View ArticleCSA?
Any info about CSA is appreciated. I see they have a posting for SAW. Pay, Bennies, QOL...
View ArticleArticle reports airline employment down 2%
Airline employment down 2 percent from year ago - chicagotribune.com The article tries to detail individual airline's decreasing employment numbers over the last few years. It is just a numbers game...
View Article"Econ" speed (Southwest)?
For the swa guys. What Econ number do you normally put into your fmc during initialization? I'm not even sure if swa uses Econ and Vnav like most 737 operators.
View ArticleHawaiian losses and stock fall???
Hawaiian Misses on Earnings, Shares Crash: Time to Invest? (HA) This came as a bit of surprise. I thought Hawaiian was kicking some butt this year. Was it just accounting or was it too much growth too...
View ArticleBank Angle Limits for 121
In a hypothetical discussion with asst chief pilot about certain maneuvers in the plane. One of the responses I got was along the lines of - we could never do that anyway as we're limited to 30* of...
View ArticleKC135/B707 Question
Hi guys, I have a friend who is working on a film and has asked me to find out the distance laterally between the aft door and the main wheels in feet... They don't want a slant distance or any...
View Article"real world" range of G-III
Gents, can someone please tell me what the "real world" range of the Gulfstream III is, and assuming max gross weight and sea level on warm day (think Houston TX), what minimum runway length is...
View ArticleMetropolitan aviation
Does anyone have info on Metropolitan Aviation based out of KHEF? Typical schedules, pay, QOL. Thanks.
View ArticleFDX Contract Openers
Company has posted their opening proposal on the website. Heavy push for PBS. I'm not impressed. No pay for 3 and 3 unless you make a significant effort to remain current - I don't think so, try again....
View ArticleNigeria starts dismantling.....
Ran across this article while online this morning. In addition to dismantling the a/c in the "graveyard", let's hope that they dismantle the corruption as well. Thousand mile journey starts with first...
View ArticleAlaska jet lands after pilot loses consciousn
Alaska jet lands after pilot loses consciousness | Local News | The Seattle Times An Alaska Airlines jetliner bound for Seattle made an emergency landing in Portland, Ore., Thursday night after the...
View ArticleFleet sizes at merger announcement
Does anyone know what the fleet sizes of CAL and UAL were at merger announcement? This is what I got from Wikipedia, not sure it is correct. Aircraft - - - - UAL - - - - - CAL B747 - - - - - - 24 A350...
View ArticleCredit where its due
LCAL guppy guy here. Got to actually enjoy some perks of the job this week with some personal travel. My travels included two LUAL airbus trips. They were both great flights. Ontime, cabin crew was...
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